Author: Mathias Altman-Kurosaki

2026 NL East Positional Rankings: Bullpen

We continue our 2026 National League East positional rankings today with each team’s bullpen. First base Second Base Third Base Catcher Every offseason, there is a lot of turnover in bullpens, and this year it’s no different. One elite closer exited the NL East, while another one enters his first full season in the division, and another signed on to be a setup man. Here’s how...

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Mets’ Farm System Draws Praise From National Outlets

Even after dealing a pair of top prospects, the Mets’ farm system remains highly touted by national outlets. ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel ranked the Mets’ system fifth in baseball, trailing the Dodgers, Pirates, Guardians, and Brewers. The two prospects the Mets traded to Milwaukee – Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat – were ranked in the network’s top 100. The Mets still have...

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Mets Announce 2026 Player Development Staff

The Mets announced their full player development staff on Thursday. Among the returners are skippers Dick Scott (Syracuse), Luis Rivera (St. Lucie), Lino Diaz (FCL Mets), Felix Fermin Jr. (DSL Mets Blue) and JC Rodriguez (DSL Mets Orange). Michael Collins will serve as the manager for Double-A Binghamton, replacing Reid Brignac after he departed for the Rays. The Australian-born Collins comes...

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Free Agent Profile: Tyler Kinley, RP

Tyler Kinley, RP Position: RP B/T: R/R Player Data: Age: 34 (01/31/1991) 2025 Traditional Stats: 73 G, 72 2/3 IP, 3.96 ERA, 1.183 WHIP, 6-3, 73 K, 33 BB 2025 Advanced Stats: 117 ERA+, 23.7% K%, 10.7% BB%, 3.45 xERA, 3.69 FIP, 4.59 xFIP, 0.9 fWAR, 0.9 bWAR Rundown Once a promising arm in the Rockies’ bullpen, Tyler Kinley endured a pair of disappointing seasons in 2023 and 2024. The 2025...

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Rob Manfred Confirms Plan to Retire

Rob Manfred said Thursday that he will retire from his role as commissioner of Major League Baseball at the end of his current term. “I’m done at the end of this contract,” Manfred said on The Craig Carton Show. “I’ve told them that and I’m going to stick to it.” Manfred’s term will end on July 29, 2029. He was re-elected by the teams in July of...

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